In the ever-evolving digital era, this industry is undergoing a significant transformation. From relying solely on traditional media such as television and radio, broadcasting has now expanded to digital platforms such as YouTube, podcasts, and social media. This change not only affects the way content is produced and disseminated, but also opens up new opportunities for professionals in this field. One institution that prepares the younger generation to face these changes is Telkom University through this program. This article will discuss the differences between traditional and digital broadcasting, as well as why to choose this major at Telkom University.

What is a broadcasting major?
Learning Focus:
- Content Production: Creation of audio, video, and multimedia content.
- Media Management: Management of broadcast and content distribution platforms.
- Audience Analysis: Understanding audience preferences and behavior.
- Broadcasting Technology: Use of the latest tools and software in content production. With a comprehensive curriculum, the Broadcasting major prepares students to become professionals who are ready to face challenges in the media industry.
Why Choose this Major?
This Study Program at Telkom University is the only broadcasting program in Indonesia that has a cooperation scheme with leading industry partners. With support from NET.TV, Tirto.id, Kompas.com, and many others, students gain hands-on experience through teaching and internships, ensuring their readiness to jump into those industry.
Job Outlook:
- Director
- Digital Illustrator
- Content Creator
- Digital Advertising Consultant
- Script Writer
- Social Media Specialist

Differences between Traditional and Digital Broadcasting:
| Aspects | Traditional Broadcasting | Digital Broadcasting |
| Platform | TV, Radio | YouTube, Podcast, Social Media |
| Interactivity | One Way Communication | Two Way Communication |
| Reach | Geographically limited | Global |
| Audience Analysis | Manual, Slow | Real-time, using AI |
| Production Cost | High | More affordable |
From the table above, it can be seen that digital broadcasting offers greater flexibility and efficiency than traditional broadcasting.
This study program at Telkom University is one of the leading universities in Indonesia that offers a Bachelor of Broadcasting program This program is designed to meet the needs of the growing media industry.
The advantages of the S1 Broadcasting Study Program at Telkom University:
- Complete Facilities: Production studios, state-of-the-art equipment, and multimedia labs.
- Experienced Lecturers: A teaching team consisting of academics and industry practitioners.
- Collaboration with Industry: Collaboration with renowned media companies for internships and collaborative projects.
- Digital-based Curriculum: Focus on digital content production, data analysis, and digital marketing strategies.
Glossary
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General Requirements
- Graduates of high school / vocational / high school / equivalent
- Have copies of diplomas, academic transcripts, and certificates of participation in national and international championships*.
- Have an Equalization Letter from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia for applicants with overseas graduates or homeschooling. Click here for more information
Registration Steps
- Find Information about Telkom University New Student Admission
- Create an Account
- Complete your personal data
- Complete Registration Data
- Print Participant Card
Active Selection Path for all D3 and S1 programs can be seen on the following page.
https://smb.telkomuniversity.ac.id/jalur-seleksi/#diploma-sarjana
Telkom University has several components of tuition fees for each study program, namely:
– UP3 (Uang Partisip Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan) is development money. UP3 is only paid once at the beginning of registration.
– SDP2 (Regular Education Development Fund Contribution) is donation money. SDP2 is only paid once at the beginning of registration.
The SDP2 fee is differentiated based on the selection path followed, namely:
o Regular Pathway, all selection pathways opened other than the USM pathway
o USM Path, a special pathway for Partner Selection Invitation (USM)
– BPP (Tuition Fee) is the tuition fee paid every semester during the lecture.
Tuition Fees
Telkom University has several components of tuition fees for each study program, namely:
– UP3 (Uang Partisip Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan) is development money. UP3 is only paid once at the beginning of registration.
– SDP2 (Regular Education Development Fund Contribution) is donation money. SDP2 is only paid once at the beginning of registration.
The SDP2 fee is differentiated based on the selection path followed, namely:
o Regular Pathway, all selection pathways opened other than the USM pathway
o USM Path, a special pathway for Partner Selection Invitation (USM)
– BPP (Education Implementation Fee) is the education fee paid every semester during lectures
| Program Name | UP3 | SDP2 (Jalur Umum) | SDP2 (Jalur USM) | BPP/ Semester |
| S1 Digital Content Broadcasting | Rp9.000.000 | Rp12.000.000 | Rp20.000.000 | Rp10.000.000 |
Author: Ariq Rai Aryandra
Direktorat Pusat Teknologi Informasi